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Trash Line Orb Weaver Spider

Cyclose turbinata

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Araneidae (Orb weaving) .20 inch long red, white and light brown spider. (5.08 mm) Hanging from a line of trash that includes victim body parts and vegetation.

Habitat:

Open Woodlands in shade/sun. Deciduous and conifer trees.

Reference Links:

Nature Posts: Trashline Orb Weaver - A Cool Spider

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PublishedMarch 26, 2013

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